Posts Tagged ‘Race’

This video was filmed in Saint-Etienne last December during the “Trophée des Nations” where Shanaze completed her first competition since the Olympics. In this exclusive interview she talks in depth about her relation with the sport of BMX. Shanaze joined the Bluegrass Factory Team three years ago and she is actively taking part in the development of the Bluegrass range of helmets and protective gears.

Red Bull Hill Chasers is a night time uphill eliminator race for all bike disciplines, BMX, Mountain Bike, Road Cycling and Fixed Gear. Taking place in Edinburgh’s iconic Grassmarket up Victoria Street, qualifiers are open to 500 cyclists. The fastest 30 riders will be selected for the main event where they will go up against 10 of the UK’s most elite cycling legends in a bid to be crowned Red Bull Hill Chasers 2013 ‘King of the Hill’ Now in its third year, having previously been held in Bristol and Malaysia, renowned riders Michal Prokop, Scots cycling legend Danny MacAskill, fixed gear cycling pro Toms Alsbergs from Latvia and 2012 Red Bull Hill Chasers winner Ben Simmons all took part.

The 2013 Red Bull X-Alps will be the sixth edition of the world’s toughest adventure race. Athletes must either hike or fly over 100km across the Alps from Salzburg to Monaco in the fastest time possible. Every kilometer must be covered either on foot or flown in a paraglider. It’s a formidable undertaking and takes place in one of the most breathtaking yet also unforgiving environments.